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Stratechery

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Ben Thompson's tech-strategy analysis newsletter since 2013; widely cited despite single-author format.

Is Stratechery reliable to cite? At grade B (73/100 on the SourceScore Index), Stratechery is a solid, generally citable source.

SourceScore Index
B·73Rank #117 of 130 · top 90%Composite weighted across Discipline, Modern Reference, and Velocity.

B — high-velocity tech-strategy citation; single-author opinion limits Discipline ceiling.

Should you cite Stratechery?

At grade B (73/100), Stratechery is a solid, generally citable source.

Strongest for
topics where being widely and recently cited matters — its highest dimension is Citation Velocity (78/100).
Use with care
Citation Discipline is its lowest dimension (65/100); for tracing claims back to primary references, corroborate with a higher-rated source.
Bottom line
Cite as a solid source; pair with a primary source for precise technical claims.
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Citation Discipline
C·65

Single-author opinion; well-sourced + reasoned; transparent disclosures of investment positions.

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Modern Reference
B·75

RSS + open metadata; partial paywall (free + Stratechery Plus); schema OK.

How Modern Reference is scored →
Citation Velocity
B·78

Default tech-strategy citation; heavy cross-cite in business + tech press.

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Signals behind these scores

Citation Discipline

C·65
  • Conflict disclosure
    Investment positions + advisory relationships disclosed in posts where relevant.

Modern Reference

B·75
  • Hybrid access
    Free articles + paid Plus tier; archives indexed by search.

Citation Velocity

B·78
  • Tech-strategy default
    Cited by Bloomberg, FT, NYT, The Verge, Hacker News regularly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stratechery a reliable source to cite?

Stratechery scores B (73/100) on the SourceScore Index, which rates how citable a source is for AI-era and research use. At grade B, Stratechery is a solid, generally citable source. The grade combines Citation Discipline 65/100, Modern Reference 75/100, and Citation Velocity 78/100 — full breakdown above.

What is Stratechery's SourceScore?

Stratechery (stratechery.com) scores 73/100 (Grade B) on the composite SourceScore Index. Sub-scores: Citation Discipline 65/100, Modern Reference (AI-era fitness) 75/100, Citation Velocity 78/100. Verified 2026-04-28.

How does SourceScore evaluate Stratechery?

Stratechery is scored across three dimensions on the SourceScore Index methodology: Citation Discipline (how rigorously the source cites primary references), Modern Reference (fitness for AI-era retrieval), and Citation Velocity (how often the source is cited per week). Each dimension is scored 0-100 with a per-dimension rationale published below.

Why does Stratechery score B?

B — high-velocity tech-strategy citation; single-author opinion limits Discipline ceiling.

What is Stratechery?

Ben Thompson's tech-strategy analysis newsletter since 2013; widely cited despite single-author format. Category: Tech News. Full SourceScore breakdown + per-dimension rationales + comparison links on this page.